The War Medal 1939-1945

Bars: none.

Terms

The War Medal was awarded to all full-time personnel of the armed
forces and merchant marines for serving for 28 days between 03
September 1939 and 02 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea.

"Please note that the above is only a summary outline of the conditions that apply to this medal. Additional information and a list of qualifing areas of service are available from the Honours and Awards Section, Veterans Affairs Canada, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4"

Bars

A single oak leaf emblem is worn to signify a
Mention-in-Despatches
and the silver oak leaf signifying a King's Commendation for Brave
Conduct is worn on this medal. There is no bar other than these
emblems.

Description

A circular, (.800 fine) silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter.
The British issue medals were made of cupro-nickel.

Obverse

Reverse

The reverse device shows a lion standing wanton on the body of
a double-headed dragon. The dragons heads are those of an eagle
and a dragon to signify the principal occidental and oriental
enemies. At the top, just right of centre are the dates 1939/1945
in two lines.